Step away from daily demands and enter a supportive environment for tranquility and insight.
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Registration is open for all levels for 10-days, 9-nights, near San Jose California with Cassandra Gearhart, Ph.D. and Adam Eurich. Set on 70 acres of rolling hills, vineyards, shaded walking and hiking paths, this retreat offers an ideal setting for sustained meditation and personal transformation just South of San Jose near Monterey, California.
About:
This ten-day retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators. It combines structured group instruction with daily one-on-one interviews. Guidance is provided by two certified and experienced teachers, Adam Eurich and psychologist Cassandra Gearhart, Ph.D., ensuring both practical and psychological support throughout the retreat.
Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM), an early Buddhist system that develops serenity, clarity, and insight through loving-kindness and mindfulness. TWIM is especially helpful for meditators who feel stuck in their practice or who seek deeper and more stable stages of awareness leading toward liberation.
Details:
Daily schedules balance sitting and walking meditation with group sessions and private interviews. Mornings begin with meditation and ethical precepts, followed by meals and practice periods. Evenings include an instructional talk with questions and quiet reflection, allowing insight to deepen and integrate. Participants stay in comfortable single or double rooms with private bathrooms, linens, and towels. Meals are served twice daily in buffet style with vegetarian, meat, and gluten-free options. Snacks and beverages are available throughout the day, and special diets can be accommodated with advance notice.
Who Benifits:
This retreat is well suited for professionals in demanding fields such as technology, healthcare, business, research, and education who want practical methods to reduce stress, improve focus, and build emotional balance. Many participants report meaningful insight and lasting improvements in both work and family life.
